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Retirement contribution limits will rise in 2019

Good news retirement savers: The Internal Revenue Service announced cost of living increases to the contribution limits for retirement-related plans in 2019.

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What we know about the 21 victims

• Father of victim: 'I just want people to know that she just died trying to save her classmates'

First responder learned at the scene his daughter was among the dead in school shooting

• Heated moment as Beto O'Rourke confronts Greg Abbott over response to shooting • Analysis: Why US leaders won't stop mass shootings

The shooter then ran inside the school and barricaded himself in a classroom until he was killed by officers

Gunman: What we know so far about 18-year-old Salvador Ramos

The suspect who killed 19 kids and two teachers at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, was a local high school student with few if any friends who officials said legally purchased two assault rifles and scores of ammo last week for his 18th birthday.

Video: Do armed officers at schools make a difference?

Since Sandy Hook, an estimated 20,000 armed officers have been employed in schools across the US. Yet, there's no evidence it has made a difference. CNN's Tom Foreman reports.

In pictures: Photos from the scene of the shooting

An 18-year-old man opened fire at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, on Tuesday, killing at least 19 students and two teachers, officials said.

Watch: Beto O'Rourke interrupts Gov. Abbott's news conference

Former Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke interrupted a press conference where Gov. Greg Abbott and other officials were providing updates on the Uvalde elementary school shooting.

Timeline: The gunman shot his grandmother and texted a girl about his plans

Biden: President says he will visit families of the victims

Analysis: Why Steve Kerr's comments on Uvalde should stop you in your tracks

Sometimes it takes someone not in politics to point out the insanity that dominates our current political moment.

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Boeing's Starliner capsule makes safe return from test mission

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft made a safe return home from its five-day stay at the International Space Station on Wednesday, concluding a long-awaited test mission that could pave the way for the Starliner to launch astronauts for the first time later this year.

Twitter agrees to pay millions in fines after US government alleges privacy violations

Twitter has agreed to pay $150 million in fines after the US government sued the social media company on Wednesday, alleging that it misled consumers about how it protects their personal data.

Twitter holds annual shareholder meeting amid uncertainty with Elon Musk deal

Twitter on Wednesday held what could be its last annual shareholder meeting as a public company for a long time after Elon Musk agreed to take it private in a $44 billion deal.

Google should limit location data collection to protect abortion seekers, US lawmakers say

Dozens of Democratic lawmakers urged Google on Tuesday to limit the amount of location data it collects and keeps on its users amid fears the information could be used against abortion seekers.

Group of Activision Blizzard employees votes to form the company's first union

Some workers at Activision Blizzard have officially unionized, marking the company's first union and the video game industry's most high-profile successful organizing effort.

Samsung plans to create 80,000 new jobs with $356 billion investment

Samsung on Tuesday outlined a plan to pour more than $350 billion into its businesses and create tens of thousands of new jobs over the next five years.

She thought a dark moment in her past was forgotten. Then she scanned her face online

Cher Scarlett, a software engineer, has a history of being misidentified by face-scanning technology, including one instance that may have surfaced a distant ancestor in a photo. So when she was introduced to an online facial-recognition tool she hadn't heard of, she wanted to see whether it would mistake photos of her mom or daughter for her.

Google's new Street View camera is more portable (and looks weirdly cute)

Since launching in five US cities in 2007, Google's Street View cars have been circling the globe, using roof-mounted cameras to map more than 10 million miles of imagery — pictures that have been stitched together to build a visual map of much of the world.

Federal appeals court rules for social media companies in battle over content moderation

Key parts of a Florida law restricting social media platforms' ability to moderate content likely violate the First Amendment, a federal appeals court ruled Monday, in a victory for the tech industry amid a wider battle over digital speech.

Here's what happened during Boeing's 'nail-biting' spacecraft docking

Boeing managed to dock a spacecraft at the International Space Station late last week, but it was not without several minor hangups.

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Three-dose Covid-19 vaccine produces strong immune response in children ages 6 months to 5 years, Pfizer and BioNTech say

Three child-size doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine appeared to be safe and showed a strong immune response in children ages 6 months to 5 years, the companies said Monday. The vaccine makers said they will finish submitting the trial data to the US Food and Drug Administration this week.

Baby formula arrives in Indianapolis from Germany on US military aircraft to address critical need

A shipment of 35 tons of baby formula has arrived Sunday in Indianapolis on a US military aircraft from Germany to address a nationwide shortage.

More than 100 confirmed or suspected cases of monkeypox have been reported in 12 countries, including the US

More cases of a rare disease have been reported worldwide, including in the United States -- where one health official said he expects more cases in the days ahead.

Covid-19 wastewater surveillance is promising tool, but critical challenges remain

Covid-19 surveillance is at a crossroads in the United States. With at-home tests now outnumbering those done in laboratories, official case counts are more incomplete than ever as the nation -- and world -- faces down increasingly transmissible coronavirus variants.

Overwhelmed health departments are hard-pressed to spend Covid cash for underserved

The Biden administration in March 2021 announced it was investing $2.25 billion to address covid health disparities, the largest federal funding initiative designed specifically to help underserved communities hardest hit by the virus.

InSight lander's final selfie on Mars shows why its mission is ending

This is the last time we'll ever see a selfie from NASA's InSight lander on Mars. And judging by the amount of dust coating the lander's solar panels, it's easy to see why.

A fundamental question about dinosaurs may finally have an answer

Fearsome predators like T. rex and towering, telescope-necked dinosaurs, such as Brachiosaurus, were warm-blooded creatures in the same way birds and mammals are, according to a groundbreaking new study.

What parents should know about Covid-19 vaccines for kids under 5

Pfizer and BioNTech announced Monday that three doses of their vaccine were safe and produced a strong immune response in children 6 months to 5 years old.

Scientists have unlocked the vitamin D potential of tomatoes

Fish and dairy products are the best dietary sources of vitamin D, which can make it a struggle for those on a plant-based diet to get enough of the essential micronutrient. Vitamin D helps protect our bones and keep muscles and teeth healthy.

Your guide to finding the right Theragun massage gun for you

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Johnny Depp testifies for a second time: 'No matter what happens, I did get here and I did tell the truth'

Model Kate Moss took the stand virtually from England to testify in Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's defamation trial Wednesday as a witness for Depp, telling the jury he never pushed her down stairs.

Matthew McConaughey says 'we must do better' after massacre in his hometown of Uvalde

Matthew McConaughey, who was born in Uvalde where at least 21 people were killed Tuesday, described gun violence as an "epidemic we can control."

'This is Us' closes the circle of life with its series finale

"This is Us" took the idea of a "final season" to heart, which made its series finale somewhat less significant, given all that had happened in the multi-episode run-up to formally saying goodbye. Yet the show delivered on its core values and formula, playing with time while depicting the "circle of life" that makes it worth living.

Bruce Willis' wife shared video of him playing basketball

Bruce Willis is staying fit while he deals with his aphasia diagnosis.

Kourtney Kardashian makes marriage IG official

After multiple weddings, Kourtney Kardashian has made her marital status Instagram.

Steven Tyler enters treatment after relapsing

Aerosmith has canceled some of the band's residency dates in Las Vegas as frontman Steven Tyler seeks rehabilitation treatment.

Obi-Wan Kenobi returns to our screens this week. Here's where he left off

After a whopping 17 years away from the "Star Wars" universe, Ewan McGregor returns this week as our beloved bearded Jedi, Obi-Wan Kenobi. "Patience, you must have," INDEED.

Ricky Gervais draws backlash for jokes about transgender people in new Netflix special

A week before the start of Pride Month, comedian Ricky Gervais is being criticized for his new stand-up special, in which he mocks transgender women and the debate around bathroom access.

Kim Kardashian 'Chief Taste Consultant' in Beyond Meat campaign

Kim Kardashian has gone beyond just sharing her recipe for vegan tacos.

Queen Latifah wants to change the obesity conversation

Queen Latifah is ready for some real talk about weight and wellness.

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Kaepernick works out for Raiders, source says

Colin Kaepernick worked out Wednesday for the Raiders, a league source said, marking the QB's first visit with an NFL team since 2017.

Judge denies NFL's motion to toss Gruden suit

Judge Nancy Allf has denied the NFL's motion to move Jon Gruden's lawsuit against the league and commissioner Roger Goodell to arbitration as well as the league's motion to dismiss the suit.

Coach: Lamar can speak for self on OTA absence

Lamar Jackson isn't at the Ravens' voluntary organized activities, but coach John Harbaugh said he'll let the quarterback "speak for himself" on his absence.

NFL golfing QBs on The Match: Expect trash talk

Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers will face off against Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen in a 12-hole golf event on June 1; all four NFL quarterbacks participated in a media preview event Wednesday ahead of The Match.

Source: Highsmith leaving Seahawks for Miami

Seahawks scouting executive Alonzo Highsmith is returning to his alma mater to be Miami's general manager of football operations, a source confirmed.

Woman suing Watson: Contract 'a big screw you'

"I felt like he's being rewarded for bad behavior," said Kyla Hayes, one of the 22 women who have filed civil suits against Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson.

Jets QB Wilson bulks up, feels 'better' bigger

After finishing last season at 208 pounds, Jets quarterback Zach Wilson reported to OTA practices this week at 221 pounds -- a designed weight gain that occurred with the help of a nutritionist and a chef.

Khan hired to succeed Colbert as Steelers GM

Omar Khan has signed a four-year contract to become the Steelers' new general manager.

NFL and Mythical Games partner up for NFT-based video game

Fantasy football will meet NFTs with the 2023 launch of NFL Rivals.

Bengals rookie Cordell Volson could be the final piece to Joe Burrow's offensive line

Volson, Cincinnati's fourth-round pick out of North Dakota State, has an outside shot at winning the left guard job on the revamped O-line.

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Rays' Raley feeling for hometown after shooting

The mass shooting Tuesday in Texas hit close to home for Rays pitcher Brooks Raley, who is from Uvalde and attended the school where 19 children and two adults were gunned down.

Yanks put slugger Stanton on IL with sore ankle

The Yankees put outfielder Giancarlo Stanton on the 10-day IL in one of several moves Wednesday.

Braves scratch Acuna (quad strain) from lineup

Ronald Acuna Jr. was scratched from Atlanta's lineup Wednesday because of right quadriceps tightness. An MRI revealed a Grade 1 strain, and he is day to day.

Twins place star rookie SP Ryan on COVID-19 IL

The Twins placed starting pitcher Joe Ryan on the COVID-19 injured list on Wednesday, bumping the surging rookie from his upcoming turn.

Balky back lands Rockies OF Bryant back on IL

The Rockies announced Wednesday that they placed outfielder Kris Bryant on the 10-day IL because of a lower-back strain.

Marlins' López, Brewers' Houser lose arbitration

Miami Marlins pitcher Pablo López and Milwaukee Brewers righty Adrian Houser both lost salary arbitration cases Wednesday, giving teams a 5-2 lead over players in decisions with 11 cases remaining.

Anderson wants 'no friendship' with Donaldson

White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson said on Tuesday that there was no inside joke between he and Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson regarding Donaldson calling Anderson "Jackie" over the weekend, in reference to Jackie Robinson.

Pederson chats with Bonds, hits 3 HRs in wild win

Joc Pederson turned a pair of pregame chats with Barry Bonds into the best night of his career, homering three times and driving in a career-high eight runs as the Giants outslugged the Mets 13-12 on Tuesday in one of the wildest games imaginable.

Who in MLB is must-see TV right now? This season's most watchable teams and players

From star-studded rosters to five-tool sluggers and nasty aces, here's who is bringing the most excitement to baseball.

Tom Brady taking BP while Gronk shags fly balls sparks response from Mike Trout

Brady the baseball player? The quarterback reminded the world why he was drafted by the Expos.

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What we know (and remaining mysteries) midway through Round 2 of the Stanley Cup playoffs

We're down to seven teams remaining in the postseason. Here are the biggest lessons as each conference's final round approaches.

'Resilient' Blues stay alive, rally to jolt Avs in OT

Veteran forward Tyler Bozak's goal at 3:38 of overtime gave the Blues a 5-4 comeback victory over the Colorado Avalanche in Game 5 on Wednesday night, as St. Louis avoided elimination and forced a Game 6 of this second-round series on Friday night.

Caps' Wilson has ACL surgery, out 6-8 months

Capitals winger Tom Wilson has undergone a successful ACL replacement procedure in his left knee and will require six to eight months of recovery before he returns.

Berube: Racist comments to Kadri unacceptable

Blues coach Craig Berube said there is "no room" anywhere for the racist comments and threats directed toward Colorado's Nazem Kadri and that they are "in no way acceptable."

Panthers' Thornton: No decision on 25th season

Joe Thornton, who just completed his 24th season in the NHL and first with the Panthers, says he has not decided whether to retire or continue playing.

Flames keep faith: 'No reason we can't win 3'

The Flames came tantalizingly close to evening their series with the Oilers, with their performance in Tuesday night's Game 4 loss giving them hope even though they now face elimination.

'Confident' Canes still winless away from Raleigh

Carolina veteran goaltender Antti Raanta and the Hurricanes were again skittish away from home on Tuesday night, dropping a 4-1 decision to the Rangers in New York, a result that evened this second-round series at 2-2.

USA qualifies for quarterfinals at hockey worlds

The United States secured a quarterfinal spot at the ice hockey world championship on the last day of group play Tuesday.

How Connor McDavid has somehow taken his game to another level

We go inside the eye-popping numbers to explain how the best player in the world has gotten even better this postseason.

Stanley Cup playoffs: Second-round matchups, schedule, highlights

From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered. Check out the full picture and coverage on each team.

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